STATEMENT: MAYOR GARCETTI ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S FINAL BUDGET PROPOSAL: “President Obama has a deep understanding of what cities need to flourish in the 21st century, and his final budget proposal shows how Washington can help make key priorities come to life in Los Angeles.”

“President Obama has a deep understanding of what cities need to flourish in the 21st century, and his final budget proposal shows how Washington can help make key priorities come to life in Los Angeles. Those priorities include $375 million for Metro Rail expansion, $400,000 to help revitalize the L.A. River in a way that would add much-needed green space in communities that need it, and farsighted proposals on college affordability, support for American workers, and clean energy. The President’s budget proposal is an outstanding example of how his leadership in the White House can translate into better quality of life for people in every community.” — Mayor Eric Garcetti